MJL Groundworks & Civils Ltd were appointed by the committee at Conistone Hostel back in the Summer of 2023. The committees latest initiative started way back in July 2022 however, when they engaged with the Craven Disability Forum, who visited the hostel to provide advice and guidance on improving accessibility for their much valued visitors.
Approval for their accessibility related works was sought through the Trustees of the Yorkshire West Methodist Church District, along with Yorkshire Dales National Park (YDNP) Planning. Once approved, the committee started to apply for grants to fund the initiative confirming that the “The Morrison’s Foundation” would provide the required funding to support plans to improve accessibility.
(Photo below shows the old walkway to the access ramp).
Upon the receipt of monies, they engaged Matt and the team at MJL Groundworks & Civils to plan out the works and the corresponding design at the hostel. Due to ongoing works and bookings at the Hostel, they had to wait until November 2024 for the work to be undertaken. The Conistone Committee are now delighted to say that this valuable addition to the hostel has now been completed. The photos below on the left and the right show the works ongoing, with the bottom showing the completed works.
Conistone Hostel is, of course, much indebted to “good friends and neighbours” for their kindness and generosity along the way. Without their much valued guidance and support their ambition to improve accessibility could not have been realised. In particular, our debt of gratitude to The Craven Disability Forum and YDNP for their support, advice and guidance. They owe a HUGE thank you to The Morrison’s Foundation for their kindness and seeing the value in our accessibility plans & needless to say, without their thoughtfulness and generosity of this funding, this initiative simply could not have happened. And finally, to Matt and the guys at MJL Groundworks and Civils; the committees delivery partner, for their guidance, supportive approach and unswerving commitment to make their vision for improved accessibility at the hostel a reality.